THE INAUGURAL U.S SR. WOMEN’S OPEN at the Chicago Golf Club is the tee next week, come see golf history be made. See USGA.org for more details. THE PLAYERS NINE at the Schaumburg Golf is now open, along with the newly expanded driving range and putting green. The Baer Nine is now closed and should reopen around July 1st of 2019. Tee times are being taken at (847)-885-9000 or see Schaumburggolf.com.  _____________________________________________________________________

THERE IS PLENTY OF NEWS on the Golf Scene around town and beyond so from the tee box here we go.

IN PINEHURST, NC. this fall is an exciting time for golfers to head to the home of American golf.

Course #4 that is going through a restoration with architect Gil Hanse will reopen. That is expected to be in September, and also in September will be the opening of the new Pinehurst Brewery. Good flavors for when you are done with golf.

 

PINEHURST has announced they have added the player experience of Tagmarshall, to help with pace-of-play.

Tagmarshall’s geo-tagging  and pace algorithm software is expected to increase operation efficiency that should lead to a saving 15-17 minutes per round. Small tags are put on bags or carts that transmit geo-location data.

“We are continuously looking for ways to improve our on-course capabilities and create a more memorable experience for our guests,”, says Matt Barksdale, PGA Resort Head Golf Professional at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club. “The adoption of Tagmarshall has been and the system has already produced positive insights for us to implement.”

Tagmarsha;; has been used with success at clubs and resorts like Kiawah, Erin Hills and at Whistling Straits in Haven/Kohler Wisconsin. For more information on Pinehurst see Pinehurst.com  for details on Tagmarshall and it’s system see Tagmarshall.com.

MINNIE MONESSE Golf Club is now for sale through Chris Charnas and Links Capital Advisors. The club which opened in 1926 is one of the top facilities in Kankakee County. It is known for it’s rolling hills design with water on 11 holes. The main bar and dinning seats 150 and has a great view of the golf course. The current ownership is looking to sell to a new generation that wants to continue the clubs great tradition and history, asking price $1.2 million. For more information contact Chris at (847)-866-7192.

NEED A NEW GOLF APP-GolfLogix is for you. The 3D Green Maps adds one touch putt reading, and currently has a 30-Day FREE Trial. GolfLogix can read your putts on over 8,000 golf courses, and you can read the 3D screen in full color.

“When you see the professionals on TV get to the green, they take a notepad outoftheir back pocket that shows them the contours of the green and how the putt will break,” says Howard Milstein Chairman of GolfLogix. :Now for the time amateur players can get the same info on their phone-if you want to putt like the pro’s, you need to start with the same information as the pro’s. It’s vital information for approach shots andchips. It answers the question, “where do I want to land my ball.”

Golfers get a birds-eye view of the green that will help you save stokes off your round. It gives you the chance to play smarter golf. See Golflogix.com for details.

Belvedere Golf Club one of the great classic courses open for public play in Michigan, will host the 2019 Hickory Club Open from June 20-22.

“Belvedere is a classic, classic course,” said Rick Meier the clubs president. “It is old-school in small town America. When dry and firm, it plays fast requires a hickory style ground game. Our club and the Charlevoix community  our committed to and will host a great championship.”

The championship draws an international field that plays with clubs from the pre-1935 era of golf. The club has 44 players that will participate in the championship. Most of the players will dress in clothes from the hickory era of 1910 to 1930. The Belvedre Hickory Open has been played at the club 12 times and is considered one of the four majors in Hickory Style Golf.

The 2025 Michigan State amateur will be played at Belvedere in the clubs centennial season. For details on Belvedere Golf Club see Belvederegolfclub.com or call the club at (231)-547-2611. For information on the Hickory Golfers see hickorygolfers.com.

CHRIS LUTZKE who has worked for over 20 years with HOF Architect Pete Dye, has been accepted into the American Society of Golf Course architects (ASGCA). Lutzke credited both Pete and Alice Dye for doing the right things nad keep him on track to be in the association. Ludzke a Michigan State Alum, first worked with Dye in 1986 on the Blackworf Run Course at Kohler. Lutzke is now back at Kohler working at Whistling Straits andgetting the course ready for the 2020 Ryder Cup. For more information on Lutzke see Albanese and Lutzke Design (734)-567-5150.

DO YOU NEED A NEW GOLF DESTINATION, why not consider Daytona Beach in Florida. Daytona Beach is home to the LPGA international Golf Facility, a 36-hole facility. Other options include the Spruce Creek Country Club and the Riviera Country Club. For more information see Daytonabeach.golf.

NORTHBROOK based KEMPERSPORTS Management has announced that they will now manage the Health Golf and Yacht Club in Heath Texas. The 787 acre resort style community will offer residents 1,200 luxury style homes and a 27 hole golf course designed by Roy Bechtol. The club will open later this summer with the golf course open for play in fall of 2019. Details at Heathgolfandyachtclub.com.

GOLF 360 with former Chicago Bear Patrick Manelly is back for another month on NBC Sports Chicago. This monthsshow includes a look at Elgin Golf, Bowes Creek and Highlands of Elgin Golf Club and the Prairie landing Golf Club in West Chicago. A golf destination visit to Grand Rapids Michigan. See local listings for dates and times.

MIURA GOLF one of the finest made clubs anywhere in the world, has announced the addition of it’s IC-601 Irons. These Irons are an expansion of the ICL-601 driving iron. The Miura golf family is excited about these irons created by Miura Founder Katsuhiro Miura.

These Irons are recommended for use by Mid-to Higher level handicap players. The Irons are made of 455 Carpenter Steel that is used in Areospace applications For more information on the Miura IC-601 Irons see Miuragolf.com.

Tidewater Golf Club one of the top Myrtle Beach area golf courses continues to make an impact with golfers.

Tidewater since it’s 2014 renovation has 9 holes along an inter coastal waterway.

“We are delighted with the condition of the golf course and the direction it is headed,” says Chris Cooper Tidewaters General Manager. “Golfers are now arriving here with big expectations about our golf course and golf facility. We look forward to meeting them or exceeding them.”

For more information on Tidewater this rapidly growing golf experience please visit Tidewatergolf.com. Myrtle Beach, your home for golf.

THE RECORD IS BACK HOME AT MISTWOOD. the Guinness World Book Records with the longest continuous lines of cooked hot dogs. The new record of 1,162 feet beats the old record of 1,157 feet. The hot dogs had to be cooked and consumable. The line of hot dogs ran the length of Mistwoods Par 5, 3rd hole and 2,496 hot dogs. To earn the record back Mistwood teamed up with Vienna Beef now in it’s 125th year in the Chicago area.

The hot dog record was part of the 4th of July special day at Mistwood one of the top Chicago area golf clubs. For details on Mistwood see Mistwoodgc.com or call (815)-254-3333.

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